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Goa AI Tech Conclave Portal receives strong registration ahead of flagship October 22-23 event at INOX Courtyard, Panaji
PANAJI, India , Oct. 16, 2026 -- In a landmark step towards transforming the state into a premier technological launchpad, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), has announced the Goa AI Tech Conclave 2026. Scheduled to take place on October 22-23, 2026, at the INOX Courtyard, Panaji, the two-day conclave will unite tech leaders, startups, academia, researchers, policymakers and AI enthusiasts around the theme AI for People, Planet and Progress.
Burnham Park Capital Markets Names Rohit Kulkarni Partner and Chief AI Officer
Appointment advances AI integration across the firm and partnerships with startups at the intersection of capital markets and AI CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burnham Park Capital Markets, a tech-enabled, relationship-driven investment bank, today announced that Rohit Kulkarni has joined as Partner and Chief AI Officer. Kulkarni will help refine the firm’s current AI strategy by applying AI as well as data analytics across equity research, client workflows, market intelligence from
New York City Biotech Startups Neion Bio and Barnwell Bio Partner to Advance Biomanufacturing and Biosecurity
The collaboration brings together Neion Bio's egg-based biologics manufacturing platform and Barnwell Bio's metagenomic biosurveillance capabilities, while highlighting the growing New York City life sciences ecosystem Barnwell Bio Founders Dr. Jake Byrnes (Chief Scientific Officer), Casey McGinley (Chief Operating Officer), and Michael Rhys (Chief Executive Officer) The Egg Microsurgery performed on a chicken egg. Neion Bio Founders Cofounders of Neion Bio - Dr.. Sam Levin and Dimi Kellari NEW
2027 Revenera Monetization Monitor: New Research Challenges Conventional Wisdom on AI Pricing
Despite industry concerns, software producers report limited seat loss, but price pressures are real and monetization models are changing ITASCA, Ill., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revenera, a global leader in software monetization technology, today released the Revenera Monetization Monitor: Software and AI Pricing Models and Strategies 2027 report. While AI labs, AI-native startups, and hyperscalers dominate the conversation around AI pricing and profitability, this new research paints a
Oracle NetSuite Announces Launch of AI-first QuickStart: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Oct. 14, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on October 14th Oracle NetSuite announces the availability of AI-first financial platform NetSuite QuickStart. NetSuite QuickStart is designed for early-stage technology startups. Business founders can engage with trusted data in QuickStart via the AI tools they already use, including Claude and ChatGPT. Oracle NetSuite Co-founder + EVP Evan Goldberg will join NYSE Live to discuss how QuickStart can help founders elevate their businesses. Reflect Orbital announces the purchase of two Skyroot Aerospace launches for future spacecraft. By redirecting sunlight from orbit, Reflect aims to extend electricity generation at solar farms and provide light to help search-and-rescue teams find people at night and construction crews work more safely after dark. Tune into NYSE Live to hear Co-Founder and CEO Ben Nowack share how it plans to fulfill its mission of delivering sunlight to precise locations on earth. BSR Real Estate Investment Trust officially begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange today. The company s portfolio is valued at approximately 1.4 billion, with roughly 90% of net operating income generated from the Texas Triangle markets of Austin, Houston, and Dallas. To celebrate its NYSE listing, BSR REIT s officers and Board of Trustees will ring the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange. It will trade under the ticker BSRT. The AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition concludes today in Washington, D.C. More than 40,000 attendees from over 100 countries have come together as they look to shape the future of national security. Participating companies include RTX, Boeing, General Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman.
Innohealth 2026 Brings Ohio's Life Sciences Leaders Together on the Talent, Research and Capital That Will Drive the Next Decade of Growth
JobsOhio and Ohio Life Sciences convened leaders from Resilience, Hikma, The Ohio State University, Nationwide Children's Hospital and Ohio's fastest-growing health startups Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The next decade of U.S. life sciences growth will be won by the states that can train a workforce at the speed of construction, translate discoveries into life-saving products and companies, and keep high-growth businesses operating close to home. More than 250 executives, re
Toptal Launches ExpertCrowd to Train AI with Vetted Domain Experts, Releases Frontier SWE Benchmark
SAN FRANCISCO , Oct. 13, 2026 -- Toptal , the world s largest talent network of highly skilled domain experts, today announced the launch of ExpertCrowd , a platform for training and improving AI models and systems through RLHF, RL data generation, data labeling, and model evaluation. ExpertCrowd combines its advanced platform for AI model development and testing with Toptal s global network of specialized talent to help frontier AI labs, innovative enterprises, and fast-growing startups build more accurate and capable AI models and systems.
Chandigarh University Launches Campus Tank Season 2 with US $15-Million Funding Pool to Help Young Innovators Take Ideas to Market; Accelerate India's Start-up Growth
Chandigarh University Launches CU-IRP in Collaboration with IIT Madras as a Plug-and-Play R&D Hub to Connect Industry with Academic Research and Startups CHANDIGARH, India , Oct. 10, 2026 -- Chandigarh: Expanding funding opportunities for India s next generation of entrepreneurs, Chandigarh University has launched Season 2 of Campus Tank India s Next Unicorn , India s first university-led startup launchpad with a US 15-million funding pool up from US 6 million in Season 1, providing young innovators opportunity to pitch their ideas and access investors, mentorship and support to take their ideas to market and strengthen India s start-up growth and build capacity to develop market-ready products and technology-driven enterprises.
Chandigarh University Hosts National Incubator & Capital Summit and ISBACON 2026, Bringing 400 Incubators, 80 Investors & 100 Startups Together to Strengthen India's Startup Ecosystem
Chandigarh University Launches C-Hub Incubator of Incubators as National Consortium to Take Indian Startups from Ideas to Market CHANDIGARH, India , Oct. 9, 2026 -- Aimed at strengthening access to early-stage investment for startups by connecting India s incubation institutions with investors, industry and policymakers, Chandigarh University brought together more than 400 incubator institutions from more than 20 States and Union Territories, over 100 startups, 80 investors and more than 60 government, policy and industry delegates on a single platform at Incubator & Capital Summit 2026 and ISBACON 2026.
GenScript Launches Life Sciences Startup PitchFest with NVIDIA to Accelerate Biotech Innovation
Inaugural competition will connect emerging AI life sciences platforms with validation expertise, investors, and ecosystem partners during JPM Week PISCATAWAY, N.J. and SANTA CLARA, Calif. , Oct. 8, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- GenScript Biotech Corporation today announced the GenScript and NVIDIA Life Sciences Startup PitchFest , a global competition for startups applying artificial intelligence to therapeutic discovery and life sciences. The program brings together GenScript s wet lab validation and data generation capabilities and NVIDIA s accelerated computing platforms and startup ecosystem to help selected companies advance AI-driven platforms toward biological proof, investor engagement, and industry visibility.
Chandigarh University Signs MoU with 247VC to Create Investment Opportunities for Quantum and Deep-Tech Startups
Chandigarh University s CUBIC becomes India s First University-Led Quantum Incubator for Deep-Tech Startups, Signs MoU with 247VC NEW DELHI , Oct. 7, 2026 -- Chandigarh University s CUBIC, India s first university-led quantum incubator for deep-tech startups became an academic and incubation partner for PRAGATI Q-Foundry 2026, a national initiative of the Ministry of Science and Technology, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of quantum technologies, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 247VC Investment Trust which is a leading Indian venture capital firm on the sidelines of the PRAGATI Q-FOUNDRY 2026 NQM Co-development and Venture Partnership Meet held on September 29 30 in New Delhi.
Reco Joins Invitation-Only Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program to Accelerate Enterprise Agent Security
Partnership will help more Microsoft customers discover, govern and reduce the risk of AI agents embedded across enterprise applications and workflows ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reco , the leader in Agent Security, today announced it has been accepted into the invitation-only Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program, which helps enterprise-ready startups reach customers through Microsoft’s enterprise channels. Reco’s participation builds on its existing support and
Awarded in America, Built in India: Greenwater Scientific's greenwaterHOME uses algae to absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen in sealed rooms
Closing windows to keep out smog can also trap exhaled carbon dioxide indoors, while limiting the flow of fresh air. greenwaterHOME uses microalgae to generate fresh oxygen and capture carbon dioxide, combined with a 3-stage filtration system similar to those used in traditional air purifiers. GURUGRAM, India , Oct. 6, 2026 -- The idea originated in California in 2022. An Indian undergraduate at the University of California San Diego began working on a question about the air inside closed rooms. The technology that came out of it had been recognised by a sitting U.S. Congressman, won the Grand Prize at UC San Diego s campus-wide environmental innovation competition, and was chosen as one of three startups to represent the university in Hong Kong.
30 Investors, Founders and Policymakers join DeepVerse, Startup Policy Forum's Centre for DeepTech Innovation
Startup Policy Forum (SPF) launches DeepVerse, its Centre for DeepTech Innovation, a multi-stakeholder platform to accelerate India s deeptech ecosystem The platform features an 18-member high-powered Advisory Board comprising investors, founders, global technology firms, policymakers, government, and academia Ten leading VC firms come together on the platform to promote India s deeptech ecosystem including Accel India, Lightspeed, Bessemer Venture Partners, Speciale Invest, Endiya Partners, Crane Ventures, Avaana Capital, Iron Pillar, Stride Asset Management and Beenext. The Centre will focus on ten deeptech sub-sectors, including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, spacetech, quantum tech, defence tech, biotech & healthtech, cleantech & energy, drones & aerospace, electric vehicles, robotics. DeepVerse builds on 100DesiDeepTechs, SPF s national initiative with MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), Startup India (DPIIT) and IIT Madras, which identified a cohort of India s 100 leading deeptech startups in May 2026. DeepVerse will soon launch its extensive report to highlight policy actionables across the ten sectors
Claimio CEO David Dorfman Selected to Pitch at Google DeepMind Event During San Francisco Tech Week
The unclaimed property recovery platform will present at the Google for Startups and Google DeepMind Demo Slam on October 6, as Claimio expands its API and embedded partnership programs. San Francisco, CA, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Claimio , the recovery and monitoring platform for unclaimed property, announced that Co-Founder and CEO David Dorfman has been selected to pitch at the Google for Startups and Google DeepMind Demo Slam during San Francisco Tech Week. The event takes place on
More Than 60 Startup iGaming Operators Have Chosen Optimove Ignite+ in Its First 18 Months
The program was built on two principles for pre-launch and startup casino and sports betting operators: time to value from day one, and a commercial ramp that matches early-stage cash flow Lisbon, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Optimove , the creator of Positionless Marketing and the #1 Player Engagement Solution for iGaming and sports betting operators, today announced that more than 60 startup casino and sports betting operators worldwide have chosen Optimove Ignite+ since the program laun
BGV and EAIGG Launch Fourth Edition of AI Native Playbook as Enterprises Shift From AI Adoption to Operating-Model Transformation
AI Native Enterprise Playbook provides practical guidance for startups and established companies redesigning around intelligence MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BGV and the Enterprise AI Governance Group (EAIGG) today announced the fourth edition of the AI Native Playbook, the AI Native Enterprise Playbook , reflecting a fundamental shift in the AI market: the next phase of enterprise AI will be defined less by access to better models than by companies’ ability to redesign
AI-native patent firm Fearn launches to take on the billable hour in a $14B market
Fearn has launched an AI-native patent prosecution firm for startups, combining former Big Law patent experts and PhDs with proprietary models purpose-built for patent law. The firm can take a founder from explaining an invention to a review-ready patent application in hours. Fearn is the modern patent prosecution firm built for startups. Work with former Big Law patent experts running on the best technology, and outpace your competitors. San Francisco, CA, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A c
SMU Cox, MassChallenge Launch FinTech Coalition to Accelerate Innovation
The national platform will connect startups, industry, investors and talent as Dallas emerges as a financial innovation hub. DALLAS (SMU), Sept. 16, 2026, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With North Texas emerging as a leading U.S. financial hub, opportunities are growing for entrepreneurs, especially those who specialize in fintech. MassChallenge , a global, nonprofit startup accelerator network, and the SMU Cox School of Business are partnering to launch the new SMU Cox FinTech Coalition. Th
MVP Ventures Deepens Ties With South Korean Investor Community as Managing Partner Weston Moyer Visits Seoul
The early-stage venture firm will discuss its investment track record, 14% unicorn rate, and strategy at the intersection of AI, hardware, and software SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MVP Ventures , an early-stage venture capital firm that invests alongside leading venture firms in companies at the intersection of AI, hardware, and software, today announced that Managing Partner Weston Moyer will visit South Korea from September 13-18 to meet with existing and prospective
NVIDIA Expands AI Infrastructure Capacity in Partnership With Australia’s Data Center Ecosystem
Firmus, Sharon AI, IREN, Megaport, ResetData, CDC, NEXTDC and AirTrunk to Deliver Up to 2-Gigawatt Buildout by 2027, Meeting Surging Demand From AI Labs and AI-Native Startups News Summary: NVIDIA is collaborating with Australian NVIDIA Cloud Partners and AI infrastructure partners including Firmus, Sharon AI, IREN, ResetData, Megaport, CDC, NEXTDC and AirTrunk to expand land, power and shell capacity designed to host multiple generations of NVIDIA DSX compute infrastructure. Built on the NVIDIA
SEMI and Silicon Catalyst Aim to Accelerate Global Semiconductor Innovation with Strategic Partnership
Memorandum of Understanding Signed at SEMICON Taiwan 2026 Expands Access to Global Startup Innovation and Industry Resources TAIPEI , Sept. 2, 2026 -- SEMI, the global industry association connecting the electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, and Silicon Catalyst, the world s only accelerator focused exclusively on semiconductor innovation, today announced a global strategic partnership designed to accelerate innovation and strengthen connections between semiconductor hardware startups, investors, manufacturers, and technology leaders worldwide. The partnership was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at SEMICON Taiwan 2026 .
Innosphere's NSF ASCEND Engine Names ARID and SHIELD Accelerator Cohorts for Wildfire and Soil Health Innovation
Innosphere Launches ARID & SHIELD Accelerator Cohorts Innosphere kicks off its ARID and SHIELD accelerator cohorts, welcoming 16 startups working on wildfire risk, grid resilience, soil health, and water quality across Colorado and Wyoming as part of the NSF ASCEND Engine. ARID & SHIELD Kickoff: Innosphere Client Director Bud Michael Welcomes 2026 Cohort Bud Michael, Client Director for Innosphere, opens the ARID and SHIELD accelerator kickoff, launching an 8-month commercialization program conn
CES Asia Unveiled Seoul Heads to KES on the Road to CES 2027
With KEA, CES strengthens regional engagement and spotlights global innovation at KES ARLINGTON, Va. , Aug. 20, 2026 -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) , owner and producer of CES , announces CES Asia Unveiled Seoul , in partnership with the Korea Electronics Association (KEA) during KES Oct. 13-16 at the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center. Building on Korea s strong participation at CES, the event will connect innovators, exhibitors, startups, investors and media. CES Asia Unveiled Seoul will showcase Korean companies preparing to exhibit at CES, offering a preview of the technologies they will bring to the global stage in Las Vegas.
CES Asia Unveiled Expands to Hong Kong on the Road to CES 2027
As part of the Hong Kong Electronics Fair, the event serves as a bridge between Hong Kong s innovation ecosystem and CES s global network ARLINGTON, Va. , Aug. 20, 2026 -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) , owner and producer of CES , announces an event at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair Autumn Edition CES Asia Unveiled Hong Kong . CES Asia Unveiled Hong Kong will take place on Oct. 14 in the Future Industries Zone in the Grand Hall at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event will showcase some of the innovative startups in Hong Kong and host a stage for programming, all in preparation for CES 2027. CES Asia Unveiled Hong Kong will engage startups in Hong Kong and was developed in partnership with the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council (HKTDC) and The Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association (HKEIA) with the support of Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) all long-standing CES participants that help connect Hong Kong innovators to the global stage at CES each year.
307 students of Fashion, Industrial, Interior Design and Fine Arts secure placements at Chandigarh University
Designing students launch 7 startups in last 3 years CHANDIGARH, India , Aug. 13, 2026 -- At present, designing is a rapidly growing sector whose demand is continuously rising in the national as well as the international market - whether it is fashion designing or interior designing, product and industrial designing, or painting and sculpture designing in fine arts. Keeping this growing need in mind, the University Institute of Design of Chandigarh University is making students capable professionals through creativity, innovation and industry-ready skills. Students of the University Institute of Design (UID) are showcasing their talent brilliantly in every field and achieving new milestones. In the last three years, 307 students of UID comprising of students belonging to Fashion, Industrial, Interior Design and Fine Arts field have secured placements in reputed fashion houses, production houses, brands and companies. At the same time, 317 students have also gained practical industry experience through internships.
HTX Genesis Hackathon Successfully Concludes: Fueling Ecosystem Growth and Long-Term $HTX Value
APIA, Samoa , July 24, 2026 -- After nearly three months of competition, the HTX Genesis Hackathon, co-hosted by HTX DAO and B.AI, with TinTinLand serving as organizer, has successfully concluded. The program progressed from its launch in Hong Kong through project reviews, Demo Day presentations, and the online grand finals, showcasing how global developers and startups are pushing the convergence of artificial intelligence and Web3 beyond theory and into innovative real-world applications and technologies.
Arkam Ventures Announces Vishnuhari Pareek as its Chief Financial Officer, Strengthens Leadership Team
Arkam Ventures has promoted Vishnuhari Pareek as its Chief Financial Officer and Abhishek Mishra to Principal, strengthening its leadership team to support the next phase of nurturing Indian startups and entrepreneurs. BENGALURU, India , July 13, 2026 -- Arkam Ventures , an early-stage, non-consensus venture capital firm, today announced the promotion of Vishnuhari Pareek to its Chief Financial Officer , effective July 2026. The firm has also promoted Abhishek Mishra to Principal , as it continues to strengthen its leadership team to support the next phase of growth in backing more category-defining Indian startups and entrepreneurs.
INDIA INVESTMENT MARKET SHIFTS TOWARDS LATE-STAGE DEALS AS EARLY-STAGE FUNDING FALLS SHARPLY
MUMBAI, India , July 5, 2026 -- Investment in Indian startups fell by 8.3% in the most recent full year, making it the only market in the global Big Five to record a year-on-year contraction, according to new research by Vestd India . Early 2026 data suggests the trend is continuing, with India recording just 560 funding rounds in Q1, down from 668 in the same period last year, and 1,049 in Q1 of 2024. The Global Investment Report , which analysed data from business intelligence platform Crunchbase, shows a marked shift in investor behaviour, with capital moving away from early-stage businesses and towards late-stage consolidation and liquidity events.
Artelus wins Roche Drishti HealthTech Challenge
Drishti HealthTech Challenge is a joint initiative by DPIIT and Roche Pharma India under the Startup India program80+ startups submitted their applicationsArtelus will receive a financial grant of INR 35 lakhs to co-develop and pilot its winning solutionNEW DELHI, June 26, 2026 -- Leading healthcare startup 'Artelus' - an AI-based provider of healthtech solutions, aiming to enhance diagnosis and treatment for improved patient outcomes was recognised as the winner of Startup India's Drishti HealthTech Challenge, a joint initiative by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Roche Pharma India. This recognition is a testimony to the rapid progress made by homegrown health tech startups who are disrupting India's healthcare landscape.
Resilience Actions, a Re Sustainability Initiative, Launches ECOHUB.IN to Power India's Climate and Circular Economy Innovation Ecosystem
HYDERABAD, India, June 19, 2026 -- Resilience Actions, the social and environmental impact initiative of Re (Re Sustainability), has launched ECOHUB.IN, a sustainability-focused incubator designed to support early-stage enterprises working in climate and clean-tech, pollution management, resource efficiency, circular economy, and sustainability innovation. The initiative is aimed at startups that have moved beyond the ideation stage and are ready for commercial scale, with a working Minimum Viable Product (MVP), a committed team, and a clearly defined market opportunity.
Goa Leads India's New Work Culture Movement with Beachside Shackathon
PANAJI, India, May 27, 2026 -- Goa successfully hosted the inaugural edition of 'Goa Shackathon' at Baga Beach, North Goa, transforming Goa's coastline into a live workspace for India's next generation of startups, creators, innovators and digital professionals. The event, held on May 21-22, 2026, saw over 500 participants attend across the two days for an immersive experience blending work, collaboration and lifestyle. Organized by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C) and the Startup & IT Promotion Cell (SITPC), the event strengthened Goa's growing identity as India's leading workation destination and a rising center for startups, creators, digital nomads and entrepreneurship. The initiative also reflected the larger national shift towards flexible, technology-enabled and digitally empowered work cultures championed under Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji's Digital India vision.
Fleapo Appoints Former Google, Amazon and Microsoft Leader Shishir as CEO
YC-backed Founder Mohammad Hasan brings ex-Google, Amazon and Microsoft Leader Shishir on board to Build an Al Product Factory at FleapoBENGALURU, India, May 18, 2026 -- In a move reflecting the growing shift of senior technology leaders from global corporations to AI-native startups, Fleapo has appointed Shishir as Chief Executive Officer to help scale its AI Product Factory globally.Shishir brings over 14 years of experience across Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Wipro, and J.P. Morgan, spanning product strategy, growth, platform scale, and digital transformation. An alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, he joins Fleapo at a time when businesses worldwide are moving from AI experimentation toward production-grade deployment.
CNCF Unveils KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India 2026 Schedule
Third annual India event to spotlight AI, observability, platform engineering and moreMUMBAI, India, March 11, 2026 -- The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today announced the conference sessions for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India 2026. The event, scheduled for 18-19 June, 2026, in Mumbai, will bring together adopters and technologists from leading open source and cloud native communities. India's rapidly growing startup ecosystem makes it an important hub for innovation in AI and cloud native technologies. In 2024, the country ranked fourth globally for newly funded AI companies, and 76% of Indian startups are leveraging open source AI to innovate while keeping costs low. Against this backdrop, the two-day conference brings the community together to share knowledge and accelerate this momentum. The program features keynotes, 55 sessions, 8 lightning talks, and breakout discussions focused on the technologies shaping the industry, including AI, observability, platform engineering, operations, and security. Attendees will gain insights into the latest cloud native trends and practical approaches that can help India's builders and startups continue to scale and innovate. View the full schedule.
MWC26 Barcelona opens with call to complete 5G, rise to AI challenges, and strengthen digital safety
The industry gathers in Barcelona for a week of keynotes, summits, and conferences to confront the world's next phase of digital growthBARCELONA, Spain, 2 March 2026 -- MWC26 Barcelona opened its doors today, bringing together exhibitors, thought leaders, startups, and policymakers from across business and government under one roof for the world's largest and most influential connectivity event. MWC26 takes place at a defining moment for the global connectivity industry, as advanced 5G, AI, and rising digital threats reshape economies, industries and societies at pace. In his opening keynote, GSMA Director General Vivek Badrinath set out three urgent priorities for the years ahead: investment in standalone networks, expanding access to open and inclusive AI, and coordinated action across industries and governments to build a safer digital future for all.
PadUp Ventures and Unicity Labs Partner to Bring Agentic Commerce Infrastructure to India
Agentic AI startup program will enable Indian startups to build AI agent-powered commerce applications on the Unicity ProtocolZUG, Switzerland, Feb. 27, 2026 -- Unicity Labs, the company pioneering autonomous agentic marketplaces, and PadUp Ventures, one of India's leading startup incubators, today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of agentic commerce infrastructure across the Indian startup ecosystem. The partnership will identify, mentor, and fund Indian startups building applications where AI agents can discover, negotiate, and transact autonomously: from SMB sales automation to supply chain coordination to cross-border payments.
BMU Hosts Propel Pitchfest26 and EIS 4.0; Disburses Rs. 1.6 Crore to 10 Startups
GURUGRAM, India, Feb. 19, 2026 -- BML Munjal University (BMU), a Hero Group initiative, disbursed Rs. 1.6 crore to 10 emerging startups at Propel Pitchfest26, held on campus alongside the fourth edition of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Summit (EIS 4.0). The funding was extended to startups incubated at the Atal Community Innovation Centre at BML Munjal University (ACIC–BMU Foundation), with support from SISF and MeitY Startup Hub. The funded startups included Torus Robotics Private Limited (Rs. 40 lakh), GREPBIO DATALAB Private Limited (Rs. 30 lakh), Gadget Guruz Technologies Private Limited (Rs. 25.67 lakh), Spacemancraft Private Limited (Rs. 20 lakh), KAGAKU Technology Private Limited (Rs. 12 lakh), Univeons EdTech Private Limited (Rs. 8.5 lakh), PHOSIC India Private Limited (Rs. 8 lakh), Zynox Private Limited (Rs. 5.5 lakh), Helektron Innovations Private Limited (Rs. 6 lakh), and Thermoforge (Rs. 4.5 lakh).
Linux Foundation Research Finds Open Source Is Key To Driving India's AI Market
New report shows rapid AI-driven economic growth fueled by open source innovation and global talent demand, positioning India for long-term successNEW DELHI, India, Feb. 17, 2026 -- India AI Impact Summit -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, in partnership with Meta, today released a new report examining AI adoption in India and the economic and social opportunities the technology presents for the country. Through a literature review and qualitative interviews, the report, AI for Economic and Social Good in India: Scaling Inclusive Growth for Entrepreneurs, Creators, and Local Economies, shows that 76% of Indian startups use open source AI, enabling cost-effective innovation and customization. India's AI market is projected to grow from $6 billion in 2024 to nearly $32 billion by 2031, which is fueled by strong startup momentum, global demand for Indian technical talent, and government leadership in digital public infrastructure. The research also underscores that India's deep and rapidly expanding talent pool, combined with high AI adoption and large-scale skilling initiatives, positions the country to navigate workforce transformation and capture long-term economic opportunity as AI adoption accelerates.
Corporate Strategic Partners Applied Materials, CG Power, Lam Research, Larsen & Toubro, and Micron Join the India Deep Tech Alliance
New Corporate Members Follow NVIDIA's Earlier Entry as Founding Member and Strategic & Technical AdvisorTotal IDTA Venture Capital Commitments Now More Than $2.5 Billion USD to DateNEW DELHI, Feb. 17, 2026 -- The India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) today announced that Applied Materials, CG Power, Lam Research, Larsen & Toubro, and Micron Technology have joined the Alliance. These additions further strengthen IDTA's cross-sector collaboration model, which brings together investors, corporates, and technology-enabling partners to mobilize capital, technical expertise, market access, and policy engagement for the advancement of Indian deep tech startups.
India Deep Tech Alliance Issues Inaugural Report Showing AI Funding Jumps 58% in 2025, Fast-Tracks $1B USD Investment to AI Startup Funding
Report maps India AI and deep tech investment surge and next wave of ecosystem funding priorities.Total IDTA Capital Commitments Now More Than $2.5 Billion USD to DateNEW DELHI, Feb. 17, 2026 -- The India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) today announced the release of AI and Deep Tech Investments Landscape: 2026 Edition, a new research report analyzing investment activity, sector trends, and ecosystem enablers across India's AI and deep tech landscape. Further, IDTA announced a dedicated $1B USD in funding to Indian AI startups to be deployed over the next three years, within the broader $2.5B USD capital commitment that IDTA members have allocated towards deep tech investment in India.